The Beauties Help Me Become the No.1 Official-Chapter 728 The Cost of Progress

Inside the tea room, Lin Fan leaned back in his chair with a smile, feeling his gaze wander over his body. Liu Shengrui experienced a sense of shame at being seen through, given that he hadn’t said anything, yet Lin Fan had hit the nail on the head.

"County Magistrate Lin really is young and promising. Your insight is unmatched by the ordinary person—I can’t hide anything from your perceptive eyes."

Liu Shengrui certainly couldn’t deny it anymore, otherwise, if Lin Fan cornered him with a single remark, wouldn’t his trip have been in vain?

"I wouldn’t dare dream of directly taking the director’s position as I’ve been at the agency for a relatively short time and don’t have enough experience. But if I could do some miscellaneous work in the office, I would have much more room for progress in the future. After all, we are not outsiders. I would definitely assist you with all my heart."

"I am not the Emperor. What’s there to assist with? Haven’t you noticed? Actually, my injury had healed long ago, yet I still haven’t reported for duty. Do you really think that’s because I don’t want to?"

Lin Fan took his feet out of his slippers and laid them beneath the table, slipping them between Xu Jingyi’s legs and pressing his toes against the damp Soul-Snatching Cave. The stimulation made her body shiver unwillingly, but she soon grew accustomed to the invasion of the toes, and her movements became gentle as her mouth eagerly sucked on Lin Fan’s Iron Pestle.

"Then... then why?"

Liu Shengrui was taken aback by Lin Fan’s question—he truly didn’t understand.

"Uncle, you’re not young, but your thoughts on the power struggle are too naive. Don’t forget how many years Zhao Chuanchun has been operating in Red Flag County. As an outsider, how big of a wave can I really make? At most, it’s just for show. Not to mention overseeing the work, even entering the County Government Building without his permission is something I wouldn’t dare do."

Lin Fan lit a cigarette, enjoying the sleek movements against his toes. Xu Jingyi was having quite the time under the table, munching eagerly, her heaving bosom rubbing against his shins.

"So that’s the deal... I oversimplified things."

Liu Shengrui finally nodded in sudden realization: "No wonder you, at such a young age, could take the position of Deputy County Magistrate. Your insight is much farther-reaching than mine; I truly thought you hadn’t taken office because you were feeling unwell."

"So, regarding the office director’s position, I would advise you not to think about it. That position is held by someone Zhao Chuanchun trusts. Perhaps I could make it happen if I asked, but based on our relationship, wouldn’t that be equivalent to planting eyes for Zhao Chuanchun at his side? Wouldn’t he be displeased? You’ve seen what happened to County Magistrate Luan and Director Lu. Do you really want to end up like them for the sake of a director’s position?"

Lin Fan’s words caused Liu Shengrui’s complexion to change drastically: "No, that won’t do... I’m only in my forties. I can’t just die like that."

"That settles it then. The County Government is Zhao Chuanchun’s personal estate. I wouldn’t dare to just walk in there. You should stay out as well. It’s not difficult to make progress elsewhere. We could dispatch you to other units just like I did with my little aunt, who is now comfortably taking up a nominal position at the Education Bureau."

Lin Fan took a drag from his cigarette, gently exhaling, "You’ve been in Red Flag County longer than I have and are more familiar with the situation here. Besides the County Government, think about which other light-duty job is worth looking into. Let’s discuss it together and make some plans."

"This... I’ve always had my sights set on the County Government, I truly haven’t considered this... Let me think it over."

Liu Shengrui, deep in thought upon hearing this, was interrupted as Lin Fan’s phone rang—it was Zhao Qian Yue. However, he chose not to answer, instead turning to Liu and said, "Uncle, I need to take an important work call. You go wait for me downstairs in the living room, and I’ll call you when I’m ready."

"Okay, okay... I’ll just go down and think it over."

Liu Shengrui quickly stood up, tactfully leaving the room and carefully closing the door behind him. It was only then that Xu Jingyi poked her head out and looked at Lin Fan: "Should I step out for a bit?"

"What are you stepping out for? It’s just a regular call. If I dismiss him, how can I continue with you?"

Lin Fan pinched Xu Jingyi’s cheek and had her sit on the tea table, legs spread apart, hands propped back on the table. In this position, her smooth private area was fully exposed to Lin Fan.

"Hey, where did the hair go?"

Lin Fan reached out and caressed the smooth lower abdomen.

"I shaved it off... Liu Shengrui did it for me last night. He said it doesn’t prick his mouth this way."

Xu Jingyi blushed and heaved breathlessly, her shameful pose rousing her even further.

"Did he make you feel good?"

Lin Fan smiled as he inserted his Iron Pestle into the already drenched Soul-Snatching Cave, causing Chen Jingyi to moan involuntarily.

"Not really comfortable... not like with you... it feels better doing it... yours is better... I don’t feel anything when he comes in now... When I’m with him, all I think about is you."

Xu Jingyi’s submission was definitely exciting. Regardless of the truthfulness of her sweet nothings, Lin Fan was quite pleased.

"Then today, I’ll give you a proper seeing to!"